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title: "QOC864 09:00 2026-02-11 Sudbury, Suffolk to Kingswode Hoe School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD"
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# QOC864 09:00 2026-02-11 Sudbury, Suffolk to Kingswode Hoe School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec815cc7-489f-4da9-9d59-969cd333cdea

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## Summary

The tender process, managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, involves a procurement titled "QOC864 09:00 2026-02-11 Sudbury, Suffolk to Kingswode Hoe School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD". This process pertains to the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, with the classification code CPV 60000000. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 11th February 2026 to Universal Cabs Ltd. The tender specifies a contract period from 23rd February 2026 to 31st July 2027. Located in Suffolk, UK, the bidding region includes the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom, with a crucial deadline for returned submissions by 09:00 on 11th February 2026 and clarification questions due by 09:00 on 9th February 2026. The procurement method was not specified.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth in the transport services sector, specifically for companies capable of providing passenger transport solutions. Given the engagement of Universal Cabs Ltd, businesses with a credible track record in managing dynamic purchasing systems for similar services and those adept at competing in regions specified are well-suited for such contracts. The inclusion of diverse locations further broadens the scope for businesses in international markets to expand operations by participating in similar tenders. The financial scale, represented by a contract value of £55,644.16, offers substantial growth potential for service providers in the transport sector. Organisations that are not small or voluntary community social enterprises may find this tender particularly aligned with expanding their service portfolios in this region.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council is seeking a mini competition against the following Dynamic Purchasing System: 'The supply of Passenger Transport Services', OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. QOC864 09:00 2026-02-11 Sudbury, Suffolk to Kingswode Hoe School, Colchester, Essex Further details can be found in the 'Tenders / My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. The deadline for returned submissions is 09:00 2026-02-11. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-02-09 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/685e2bc3-b61d-40a0-b857-9446d2cfa23b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,644 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSAL CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/685e2bc3-b61d-40a0-b857-9446d2cfa23b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/685e2bc3-b61d-40a0-b857-9446d2cfa23b
  11th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

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